Origin
Fairview, PA
Afternoon in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
12:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, PA to Croydon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Fairview to Croydon, you are looking at a straightforward 32.3-mile trip across Pennsylvania. You can comfortably complete this journey in about 47 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, the route maintains a consistent regional feel. This drive is highly efficient for those who prioritize speed, as it is designed for travelers who want to move between these two points without unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 28.1 mi | 38m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Chester Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Stewart Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Essex Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 28.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Essex Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Essex Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Fairview Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
3
Turn left onto US 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Stewart Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
6
Merge onto I 95
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
State Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Fairview, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fairview Road
At end of road, turn right onto Fairview Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Stewart Avenue
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South...
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Afternoon in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
12:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent on major routes. You will spend the bulk of your journey on the Delaware Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.1 miles. The remainder of your time behind the wheel involves navigating State Road and Chester Pike to reach your destination. Expect a fast-paced experience that prioritizes direct transit over winding backroads. It is a functional, no-nonsense route that keeps you moving steadily toward your arrival point in Croydon.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Fairview Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Croydon, PA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park and First State National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Croydon, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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